thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 We've had 3 outdoor games, for 6 teams, and 2 of those have been Canadian, and Canada is complaining? You've 33% of the teams and you are less than 20% of the league. STFU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Getting maddd tickets to the winter classic if it comes here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) I don't see how it would work... How is Conklin going to be in two places at once? Boston game starts at 12 pm EST. Wrapped up by 3 pm EST (barring OT). Ty's trade gets finalized during the 3rd period or right as the game ends. Hit the airport by 4 pm. 4 hr non-stop private charter flight to Calgary. Ty gains 2 hours during the flight, going from EST to MST. It's 6 or so at the airport, so Ty has to slip the cabbie some extra Loonies to haul ass to the rink. He arrives just in time to start in his 4th consecutive WC (and his second one that day) at 7:05 pm MST!! HAHAHAHAHA Edited June 21, 2009 by FireCaptain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 DUMB! Make it the Montreal/Boston matchup LIKE IT SHOULD BE and save Ovechkin for 2011's game....How about NYR and Washington? I'm not sure how a Washington/Boston matchup makes sense....that isn't a historic rivalry like Habs/Bruins is. Plus you get a combined interest from both CBC and NBC viewers...no need for two classics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 DUMB! Make it the Montreal/Boston matchup LIKE IT SHOULD BE and save Ovechkin for 2011's game....How about NYR and Washington? I'm not sure how a Washington/Boston matchup makes sense....that isn't a historic rivalry like Habs/Bruins is. Plus you get a combined interest from both CBC and NBC viewers...no need for two classics. The Habs don't want to be the visiting team again. They want their own outdoor game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trapt1307 81 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 If it's overdue, how can it be stupid? Personally, I like having a Hockey Day (like Thanksgiving is Football Day). I agree it's about time they did something like this. Overdo. You know what I meant. http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_dadd...?urn=nhl,171593 ^^says it best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 That would be a bad idea to have two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 isnt one winter classic game in boston and olympics in vancouver enough special events for the NHL next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 The Habs don't want to be the visiting team again. They want their own outdoor game. Where would they put it? I can't think of any decent-sized stadiums in the entire province. The Alouettes play at an inky-dinky little set of glorified bleachers, and Olympic Stadium no longer opens up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 I agree with his points, but I'm curious as to what they have to do with Union-related issues? His points are basically what we've been saying, it's watering down the event and causing broadcasting issues. From TSN: ''This is all news to me. We are breaking news, this is an insider moment that Calgary is potentially going to get an outdoor game and this is the first I've heard of it,'' Glenn Healy, the NHLPA's director of player affairs told TSN. Apparently, it has to do with the Collective Agreement between the Players and the League; that calls for only one "Winter Classic" per season. ''We have never been approached by the league about a second outdoor game ever in Calgary and if they want to approach us, then our numbers are in the book.'' Healy adds, the players aren't opposed to Calgary and admits the idea may have some appeal, however his issue is purely with the lack of communication between the NHL and the NHLPA. If the matter is brought to a vote next Thursday it will require seven of 10 votes to pass through the competition committee. No kidding; these are a "cash cow" for all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 Where would they put it? I can't think of any decent-sized stadiums in the entire province. The Alouettes play at an inky-dinky little set of glorified bleachers, and Olympic Stadium no longer opens up. Olympic Stadium. The Big O needs a new roof (you know, so it can collapse, too) and the management of the stadium has said they can put it off for a little while to coincide with a Habs outdoor game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted June 22, 2009 I mean there kinda cool to have those outdoor games, I have had high school games played outdoors and there fun as hell. I just think by having so many winter classic games that it could get old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
